About The Melting Pot - Richmond

The Melting Pot, a fondue restaurant, offers an extraordinary dining experience that you won't find at any other restaurant. Here, you'll discover all the ingredients to a perfect evening, including a relaxed atmosphere, private tables, attentive service, an award winning wine list & fabulous four-course fondue dinners. No matter what the occasion, from a romantic date to a get-together with friends, meetings or large groups, The Melting Pot always hits the spot. The Melting Pot offers the highest quality fresh ingredients, a variety of cooking styles, unique sauces & your favorite chocolate fondue desserts. To highlight your meal we also offer over 600 wines with a Wine Manager on premise. Make reservations today & come dip into something different. NOTE: OpenTable reservations are for full meal service only. Please contact The Melting Pot directly for cheese & dessert or dessert only service.

Menu

Cheese Fondue

The award-winning cheeses in our fondue are melted to perfection and served with artisan breads, seasonal fruits and veggies. Choose one cheese per cooktop. Gluten-free bread available upon request. All prices are per person. Artisanal Dippers $3.95 per plate (Gluten Free): Complement your cheese fondue with our selection of hand-cut, premium cured meats

Third Course - Entrée

Fourth Course

Dark & Dulce

Dark chocolate melted with dulce de leche and sea salt

Entrees: 4-Course Experience

Our main course features premium ingredients such as hormone and antibiotic-free chicken, Certified Black Angus Beef® and all-natural pork tenderloin. The 4-Course Experience is the ultimate fondue experience and includes all four courses: cheese fondue, salad, an entrée below and chocolate fondue. Prices below include all four courses. We'd be happy to prepare any of our entrées gluten-free—just ask! Add a cold water lobster tail to any entrée for just $12.95

Entrées: Create Your Own

Our main course features premium ingredients such as hormone and antibiotic-free chicken, Certified Black Angus Beef® and all-natural pork tenderloin. Create your own combination of three individual items below for $21.95. Make It a 4-Course ($40.95): Make it a 4-course experience with your choice of cheese fondue, salad and chocolate fondue

All-Natural Chicken Breast

Memphis-Style Dry Rub Pork*

Honey Orange Duck Breast

Smoky Andouille Sausage

Shrimp

Atlantic Salmon Filet

Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna

Teriyaki-Marinated Sirloin*

Premium Filet Mignon

Certified Angus Beef® Sirloin

Chicken & Vegetable Potstickers

Wild Mushroom Sacchetti

Featured Pasta

Vegetable Polpettes

Ginger Teriyaki Tofu

Cooking Styles

Prepare your entrées with any of our cooking styles. Choose one style per cooktop. Priced per pot

Chocolate Fondue

A delectable variety of sweet treats and fresh fruits accompany each of our chocolate fondues. Gluten-free dipper plate available upon request. All chocolate fondues are priced per person. Sweet Additions $5.95 per plate: Complement any of our decadent chocolate fondues with a slice of seasonal cheesecake, cream puffs, rolled gaufrettes and fresh berries!

With premium ingredients and unforgettable flavor, our Uncorked 2017 dining experience is designed to bring out the best in both fondue and the variety of featured wine. Each wine selection originates with a notable woman winemaker

Crushing It - a Toast To Women Winemakers

Explore five notable wines made by women who are making their mark on the industry today. Whether they work in the vineyard or in the boardroom, each is a winemaking pioneer in her own right

3-Pour Wine Tasting

$9.95. Choose Three 2-oz Pours from the Variety of Wines Listed Below to Enjoy with a Complimentary Artisanal Cheese Board Which Includes Pecan-encrusted Gorgonzola Globes, Granqueso®, Smoked Cheddar and Dark Chocolate. All wines are gluten-free

Barrymore | Rosé, California

Tasting Notes: Delicate red fruit flavors with floral and light citrus aromas. Fun fact: As Winemaking Partner, Drew Barrymore is highly engaged with Barrymore Wines, bringing her vision and many creative talents. She loves how wine and food bring people together to create memories, which is the inspiration behind her wines

$9.00

5 oz

$13.00

8 oz

$38.00

Bottle

Wente Estate | Chardonnay, California

Tasting Notes: Green apple and tropical fruits are balanced by subtle oak, cinnamon and vanilla. Fun fact: The Wente family developed a world-renowned Chardonnay, and Carolyn Wente was instrumental in turning her family's legacy into a global brand. As a fifth generation family member, she is the CEO and head of the "First Family of Chardonnay"

$7.00

5 oz

$10.00

8 oz

$30.00

Bottle

Joel Gott | Pinot Noir, California

Tasting Notes: Flavors of red and dark fruit are followed by an elegant balance of acidity and soft, velvety tannins. Fun fact: It may say "Joel Gott" on the label, but Sarah Gott is the director of winemaking. Sarah heads a team of six women winemakers for the Gott brand. She mentored Alisa Jacobson, winemaker for several varietals including the Pinot Noir

$11.00

5 oz

$16.00

8 oz

$45.00

Bottle

Girls In the Vineyard | Cabernet, California

Tasting Notes: Cassis and bramblefruit travel from the nose to the palate and intertwine with a hint of earthiness and cocoa. Fun fact: Kat McDonald, a former brewmaster in Australia, decided to start making wines with the notion of truly celebrating and empowering women

$11.00

5 oz

$16.00

8 oz

$45.00

Bottle

Sterling Napa | Merlot, California

Tasting Notes: Aromas of pear and melon with flavors of peach and apple with a pleasing medium body. Fun fact: Jan Barnes is the Vice President and Director for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. Her expertise in brand marketing has brought much success to their portfolio. Jan serves on the Advisory Board of Women of the Vine, an alliance that supports women in the industry. Richmond Favorite

$7.00

5 oz

$10.00

8 oz

$30.00

Bottle

^Our fondue-style service may result in the undercooking of certain ingredients. Consuming raw meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. Our canola oil is cholesterol-free and contains 0g trans fat

This was my second time at the melting pot and it was just as or maybe even better than the first time. Awesome place for a date night, or special occasion. My lady vowed that "this is our place" if that gives you any idea how nice of an experience it is or was.

Tags: Special Occasion, Good for Birthdays, Casual, Good for a Date, Quiet Conversation, Romantic, Fun

Made the reservation for my daughter's 18th birthday celebration with 3 of her girlfriends. Specifically made for the latest reservation at lunch to make it more affordable for the girls. My daughter (the birthday girl) texted me freaking out that the lunch that we thought was $19.95 per person was now double that amount. I called the Melting Pot in Gayton Crossing (Henrico) to find out why - they said that the lunch price ended at 3:00 p.m. I was really clear when I made the reservation that they would be included in the lunchtime price, as we are dealing with four teenagers and budgets. The Melting Pot would not honor the lunch price. Rather than upset the special birthday celebration, I authorized my daughter to pay the additional amount, even though I was not happy about it. They had a great time and the food was good, which was the goal. I really feel that the lunch prices should have been honored especially for this group - even if the restaurant had to make an exception. Not sure if we would go back due to the confusion.

The shrimp cocktail was room temperature and the food was overly salty and spicy. The service was very good and attentive. The value was poor. A Valentines Day dinner for 2 with a moderate bottle of wine was $300. You can get a better meal almost anywhere for that cost.

Absolutely disappointed We came to desert and ordered coffee The server stated they were outI asked for manager to ask how are you out of coffeeHe stated order in tomorrow I asked you are in a shopping center 60 seconds from a KrogerYou can not walk to get coffeeHe had a confused look like why would I do that

An enjoyable experience at the melting pot. Beware, the melting pot is not a cheap meal, but it is generally good. This location could use some updating, and the service was not very fast. Overall though, it was enjoyable.

Tags: Romantic, Good for Anniversaries, Good for a Date, Special Occasion, Pre/post Theatre, Quiet Conversation

Worst service I’ve ever had at a restaurant. I made a reservation two weeks in advance so that my girlfriend and I could have an early Valentines dinner and I was extremely disappointed. I was recommended The Melting Pot by family and friends and heard nothing but good, however this experience makes me question whether I’ll ever go back. My girlfriend and I arrived 15 minutes early and were seated quickly, but not where I was expecting. The hostess led us to a booth in the front of the restaurant that was seated feet from the bar. After enduring ten minutes of the obnoxious bar patrons I requested we be moved to somewhere quieter. I was expecting the two person romantic seating that almost everyone else received, however the hostess led us to the back of the restaurant where families and large parties would be seated. We then sat for another 10 minutes before catching a glimpse our server. When we finally deciphered the difficult menu and decided what we would have to drink another older couple was seated near us. Their server was much friendlier and prompt and they even received their foods before us. Not to mention they actually had some stuff taken off their bill because of their wait, even though we waited longer! This place was an absolute joke. We was really excited about the night and it was absolutely horrific. The only thing that salvaged it was the delicious food. All in all, the melting pot did not live up to its expectations and was not worth the hefty price tag that came with it.

1ST BEER WAS WARM SO WAS GIVEN A BEER FOR FREE THAT WAS PUT ON ICE1ST COURSE HEAT WASNT TURNED ON SO CHEESE COULD MELT PROPERLYSKIPPED OUR SALAD SO WAS GIVEN THEM TO TAKE HOMEJUST NOT SURE WHY OTHER THAN WAITER SEVERAL TIMES HE WAS WAITING ON KITCHEN

Dining at The Melting Pot was a very rewarding experience. The servers are friendly and knowledgeable. Our waiter recommended combinations and wines bases upon our interests. The salads, entrees, and fondue were excellently flavored, along with the very pleasing sauces to accompany our menu choices. The atmosphere was peaceful and comfortable. A worthy place for an intimate dinner.

Tags: Good for Birthdays, Fit for Foodies, Good for Anniversaries, Worth the Drive

Great place to enjoy a romantic dinner for two. The quiet and very intimate seating is perfect for you to enjoy a meal with the person you love. Cooking your own food is fun and the staff help you with any questions that you have about the cooking process.

Tags: Romantic, Good for Anniversaries, Cozy, Good for Birthdays, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion

Believe the hype! Aaron was our waiter and he was amazing! Food was great and we had a lot of fun. When I made the reservation I mentioned that it was our 16th anniversary, they covered the table with roses and the entire staff signed an anniversary card for us. Expensive but we'll worth the money. No regrets.

We've been to The Melting Pot several times and all were very great experiences,but this particular visit wasn't as great. The service was very slow and several mistakes were made that caused our visit to be two and a half hours. They did say they were short staffed. The food was very good and we will probably return but hopefully we will have a better experience next time.

Tonight, my husband and I were celebrating my birthday a week early and we decided to have a quiet dinner alone at the Melting Pot. When we were seated, it took a while for our server to greet us but we didn’t think anything of it at the time- and in hindsight we should have realized this was a foretaste of the less than stellar service that was to come. Our server, Gavin, was pleasant and explained the menu in great detail and answered any questions. We placed our order and it took a while for our first course to come, but again, we wanted to enjoy each other’s company. Between each course, the wait time became successively longer- and we rarely saw our server- and I would have thought it was usual had adjacent not had an amazing and attentive server- who brought refills of dippers, constant drink refills, etc. We each ordered a cocktail and drank water, however the water was empty quite often and once a manager came to refill it. We asked for additional green goddess and never got it. We waited about 20 minutes after our meat dishes were taken away before our chocolate fondue order was taken- along with a Billionaire Coffee for my husband. The fondue came about 15 minutes later, but no coffee- which we were told “would be right there”. It came after we had completed our chocolate course. We didn’t accept it and sent it back and asked for the check. We never saw our server again as someone else brought us our check and our take home fondue dish. We never received the chocolate covered Strawberries we asked for and after almost three hours of being there, we needed to get back to our home.

I understand that Saturday night is a busy evening for the restaurant, but I was highly disappointed with the level of service we received and we tipped accordingly. I am disappointed that we didn’t receive many of the items that we asked for and while the food was superb, the poor service left quite a bad taste in our mouths- and we likely will not return in the future.

We always love The Melting Pot! My husband and I usually go for our anniversary and this time we decided to bring our teen son. We had no idea there was a family section until this visit. This section was for those who brought iPhone toting children. Definitely a noisier experience than usual, but the food outranked any distraction. Always superb quality and we look forward to another visit!

The food was wonderful but the service was slow. We never got our water refilled, it took more than 15 minutes to get a cocktail. Our table wasn't cleared between courses in a timely manner. I'm not sure if the server was in the weeds but she only came by the table 3-4 times throughout the course of our meal.

We have been coming to Melting Pot for over 15 years. We won’t be back. All of the ambiance and uniqueness is gone. The cheese is no longer made in front of you, we feel rushed, and the atmosphere is nothing special. We came for our anniversary and the chocolate covered strawberries, which we had pre-ordered were not there, we were sat next to 2 families with many small, screaming children on a Saturday night, our waiter was unhelpful and rarely checked in, the cheese looked and tasted as if it had been sitting for hours, the dippers for both the cheese and chocolate courses were subpar, and we left completely unsatisified and disappointed in our anniversary date night. There are many, MANY other nice restaurants in the area that we will be patronizing from now on.

My wife and I have been to this melting pot before and loved it. This time the service was terrible. Then after that it took over 20 minutes for the waitress to shut up talking to the next table and then disappear for 5 min before she came to our table. Over the next hour (how long it took for the cheese course to start) she visited the table three times. Once for the order and then once to deliver the drinks a few minutes later then almost 45 minutes later for the cheese. Both of us ran out of soda and were sitting there with no drinks for over a hour. She visited the table next to us a LOT and stood there and chatted about how guys would hit on her and how she turned them down for 15-20 minutes at a time and brought them all kinds of drinks multiple times. Once I ran out of my drink I could not continue the cheese course and was waiting for the waitress to come but the cheese burnt and started smoking so my wife and I had to turn off the burner ourselves so that nothing went wrong. When the waitress commented on the burner being off I told her about the fact that the cheese was smoking due to the fact that we couldnt eat it due to no drinks and she looked at me like I was crazy, took the cheese and brought our salads... With a refill for my wife and not me.

At this point my wife and I almost left the restaurant. But because of our schedules we wouldnt be able to go out for another week or two and decided to stick it out. The second (and last) drink refill I got (third for my wife) came with the main course. The food was amazing. Honestly the reason we spend over $120 on a meal at a restaurant like that is due to the fact the food is spectacular. I loved my dish and my wife loved hers. The check of course came on time about 45 seconds after my wife and I got the final course taken by the waitress. Wile the food was amazing, the service was the worst I have ever had at any melting pot. I wish I could remember the waitresses name so I could warn you against her.

My third time dining here, and just like the other two, the service & food were absolutely superb.

Tags: Seasonal, Fun, Comfort Food, Quiet Conversation, Tasting Menu, Good for a Date, Business Meals, Good for Groups, Good for Anniversaries, Romantic, Handcrafted Cocktails, Good for Birthdays, Special Occasion, Notable Wine List, Casual

Very slow service and had to remind waiter several times. Manager never came over to table to see how everything was as done in the past. Needed more servers to manage the crowd. Place was packed. Food was great but took a very long time for our meal.

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